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mike409 · 10-18-2007, 11:22 PM

the build went great still have a hair or two left still married . my wife and i busted butt we both worked dooring the day so it was just nights and the week end . we started on the truck last week end of august frame was blasted off we went

the frame is a 1987 3/4 ton put dana 60 in the front 14 bolt corprett in the rear
had to move the rear up 4" make body mounts after that was done painted the frame put the 454 motor together set that in and started on the body the body was in great shape painted the under side and fire wall and set it on the frame. there's a lot but i don't think you want to read a book so i will cut this short.

so on and so on its getting close to the end of the month 0n sept 30th i was putting the finishing touches on her and on that tue's night at 1:00 it was done know heres the kicker 4:30 weds morning i firerd it up and drove it to mississippi

to cruise the coast 1250 miles 21hrs 2500 rpms for 16 hours not one problem it
well one the wife slammed the door and the glass fell out of the mirror did not brake stuck it back in finish our vacation so all together 3123 miles about 789.00 in fuel as they say priceless .

ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK

Frizzle Fry · 10-18-2007, 11:47 PM

Wow! Nice job!!!

earl87gta · 10-18-2007, 11:54 PM

Looks sweet how about some pics of the inside and under the hood. I see you dont have the emblems on it yet. Glad you had a good trip. What size are the tires .

Bishops Trucks · 10-19-2007, 12:21 AM

Beautiful job. Lets see a couple pics with it sitting in front of your log home.

shaneschevys · 10-19-2007, 01:15 AM

Sweet!!

JustinR · 10-19-2007, 01:38 AM

That looks absolutely amazing, very nice Suburban! I really like the stance, what size of tires and lift did you use? Also what brand are your wheels and tires?

jmbstudios · 10-19-2007, 01:48 AM

Can I send mine over for a monthly make over???

**Thealien** · 10-19-2007, 07:36 AM

I lile it. I like the color, stance, wheels! Nice job!

ColoradoK5 · 10-19-2007, 08:01 AM

Sweet Burb!! do you have any pics before?

MrGoodpliers · 10-20-2007, 09:05 AM

Wow, I'm guessing you didn't have to replace the sheetmetal from the doorhandles down like 98% of the burbs you would find around here. Great job!

krue · 10-20-2007, 09:20 AM

Wish I would have seen you down here.

Great looking burb.

pcmcobra · 10-20-2007, 10:25 AM

truck is sick!
Nice job

mike409 · 10-20-2007, 10:59 AM

thank guy's the tire's are interco trxus 37/12-50 16rlt they a made by super swapers quiet tire no hum the wheels are pro comps they are 16x10s they are a little over 2000.00 the lift is 6" also 1ton springs so it's around 8" all together on the susp
the body is right on the frame in the center of the truck well the body bushing thickness being a 87 truck frame it would be about a 4" body lift the frame inthe rear is about 10" shorter then a factory burbso made like a ass off a super late model looks cool but clean wanted to keep the truck clean.

the color is all house of color it is a silver base the inner coat is candy apple brandy wine then used 2021 clear and the top is a black base 1500.00 in paint and used every drop liked to sraped when i got that bill !!!!

Bishops Trucks · 10-20-2007, 11:09 AM

It is a clean truck. The color combo is right on.

earl87gta · 10-21-2007, 03:12 AM

sound like a cool build do you have any more pics of what it looks like now under the hood and pics of the frame before the body went on ?

72GMCburban · 10-21-2007, 08:26 AM

Nice!!!

Joe Gribben · 10-22-2007, 09:36 PM

nice looking burb love to see them lifted,color,stance,wheels,good combo!

centsless · 10-22-2007, 09:54 PM

That is one beautiful Burb!!!!

Travis 8128 · 10-25-2007, 12:33 AM

wow nice you should definitly put some before pics up if you have any.

72BlckButy · 10-25-2007, 03:00 PM

That thing is sick!!!!

milehightoyz · 10-26-2007, 09:27 PM

beautiful truck. Im thinking of doing this same conversion with one of my burb bodies and an 82 3/4 ton chassis i have. please provide whatever info you have on putting the body on the later model frame. thanks in advanced.

chevy truck crazy · 10-27-2007, 12:39 AM

all i can say is you two rule thats an amazing burban.if you wife has a twin hook me up i cant get any girls to help me on anything she is definatly a keeper i love the paint thanks for shareing you story and ride with us

mike409 · 10-27-2007, 06:12 PM

ya i am pretty lucky i think something hit her in the head i had a body shop for 12 yrs and she wanted nothing to do with it but this truck see love's she wants to take it out but her tahoe i need to put tires on the rear about every 5 months so you tell me?

70c10 · 10-31-2007, 08:52 AM

Mike, that looks awesome!. Welcome to the board from another Marylander!. I'm over in Perry Hall/Whitemarsh.

**special-K** · 10-31-2007, 09:22 AM

Hey Mike,I was wondering how the trip went.Glad to hear it went good.That thing came out great and you really jumped on it.I bet you`re pleased as he!!.How did it go at "Cruisin`The Coast"?
When ya gonna show pictures of the shortbed 4wd?

10-18-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
mike409 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: parkton md Posts: 256	Done in 30 days here's story and the pics ya'll the build went great still have a hair or two left still married . my wife and i busted butt we both worked dooring the day so it was just nights and the week end . we started on the truck last week end of august frame was blasted off we went the frame is a 1987 3/4 ton put dana 60 in the front 14 bolt corprett in the rear had to move the rear up 4" make body mounts after that was done painted the frame put the 454 motor together set that in and started on the body the body was in great shape painted the under side and fire wall and set it on the frame. there's a lot but i don't think you want to read a book so i will cut this short. so on and so on its getting close to the end of the month 0n sept 30th i was putting the finishing touches on her and on that tue's night at 1:00 it was done know heres the kicker 4:30 weds morning i firerd it up and drove it to mississippi to cruise the coast 1250 miles 21hrs 2500 rpms for 16 hours not one problem it well one the wife slammed the door and the glass fell out of the mirror did not brake stuck it back in finish our vacation so all together 3123 miles about 789.00 in fuel as they say priceless . ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK Attached Images Last edited by mike409; 11-17-2007 at 05:31 PM.

10-18-2007, 11:47 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Wow! Nice job!!!

10-18-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Looks sweet how about some pics of the inside and under the hood. I see you dont have the emblems on it yet. Glad you had a good trip. What size are the tires . __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-19-2007, 12:21 AM	#4
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Beautiful job. Lets see a couple pics with it sitting in front of your log home. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-19-2007, 01:15 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Sweet!! __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

10-19-2007, 01:38 AM	#6
JustinR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 81	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll That looks absolutely amazing, very nice Suburban! I really like the stance, what size of tires and lift did you use? Also what brand are your wheels and tires? __________________ 1971 Chevy Crewcab cummins diesel 4x4 1970 Chevelle 1967 Chevy c/30

10-19-2007, 01:48 AM	#7
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Can I send mine over for a monthly make over???

10-19-2007, 07:36 AM	#8
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll I lile it. I like the color, stance, wheels! Nice job!

10-19-2007, 08:01 AM	#9
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Sweet Burb!! do you have any pics before?

10-20-2007, 09:05 AM	#10
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Wow, I'm guessing you didn't have to replace the sheetmetal from the doorhandles down like 98% of the burbs you would find around here. Great job! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

10-20-2007, 09:20 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Wish I would have seen you down here. Great looking burb. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-20-2007, 10:25 AM	#12
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll truck is sick! Nice job __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

10-20-2007, 10:59 AM	#13
mike409 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: parkton md Posts: 256	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll thank guy's the tire's are interco trxus 37/12-50 16rlt they a made by super swapers quiet tire no hum the wheels are pro comps they are 16x10s they are a little over 2000.00 the lift is 6" also 1ton springs so it's around 8" all together on the susp the body is right on the frame in the center of the truck well the body bushing thickness being a 87 truck frame it would be about a 4" body lift the frame inthe rear is about 10" shorter then a factory burbso made like a ass off a super late model looks cool but clean wanted to keep the truck clean. the color is all house of color it is a silver base the inner coat is candy apple brandy wine then used 2021 clear and the top is a black base 1500.00 in paint and used every drop liked to sraped when i got that bill !!!! Attached Images Last edited by mike409; 10-20-2007 at 11:15 AM.

10-20-2007, 11:09 AM	#14
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll It is a clean truck. The color combo is right on. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-21-2007, 03:12 AM	#15
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll sound like a cool build do you have any more pics of what it looks like now under the hood and pics of the frame before the body went on ? __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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10-21-2007, 08:26 AM	#16
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Nice!!! __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF

10-22-2007, 09:36 PM	#17
Joe Gribben Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wabash, Indiana Posts: 100	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll nice looking burb love to see them lifted,color,stance,wheels,good combo!

10-22-2007, 09:54 PM	#18
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll That is one beautiful Burb!!!! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-25-2007, 12:33 AM	#19
Travis 8128 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Elsinore CA Posts: 36	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll wow nice you should definitly put some before pics up if you have any.

10-25-2007, 03:00 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll That thing is sick!!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-25-2007 at 03:00 PM.

10-26-2007, 09:27 PM	#21
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll beautiful truck. Im thinking of doing this same conversion with one of my burb bodies and an 82 3/4 ton chassis i have. please provide whatever info you have on putting the body on the later model frame. thanks in advanced.

10-27-2007, 12:39 AM	#22
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll all i can say is you two rule thats an amazing burban.if you wife has a twin hook me up i cant get any girls to help me on anything she is definatly a keeper i love the paint thanks for shareing you story and ride with us

10-27-2007, 06:12 PM	#23
mike409 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: parkton md Posts: 256	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll ya i am pretty lucky i think something hit her in the head i had a body shop for 12 yrs and she wanted nothing to do with it but this truck see love's she wants to take it out but her tahoe i need to put tires on the rear about every 5 months so you tell me?

10-31-2007, 08:52 AM	#24
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Mike, that looks awesome!. Welcome to the board from another Marylander!. I'm over in Perry Hall/Whitemarsh. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-31-2007, 09:22 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Done in 30 days here's storey and the pics ya'll Hey Mike,I was wondering how the trip went.Glad to hear it went good.That thing came out great and you really jumped on it.I bet you`re pleased as he!!.How did it go at "Cruisin`The Coast"? When ya gonna show pictures of the shortbed 4wd? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-31-2007 at 09:26 AM.

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